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Villas at Oak Bend Property Overview
Berkadia is pleased to present Villas at Oak Bend, a 112 homes single-family-for-rent community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Completed in 2024 by premier homebuilder D.R. Horton as one of the only Build-To-Rent communities in the submarket, Villas at Oak Bend presents an attractive mix of three, four, and five-bedroom homes. All homes feature thoughtfully designed floorplans with private backyards, attached two-car garages, and modern conveniences within the community.
Employment and demographic fundamentals in Baton Rouge, as well as a strong lease up to date, have positioned Villas at Oak Bend for success. Single-family rental communities have continued to prove out nationally as a high-performing asset class with record demand, strong leasing, and high resident retention.
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GREG SMITH
Senior Managing Director
972.764.8499
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ANDREW CURTIS
Senior Director
602.571.4190
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MARK FORRESTER
Senior Managing Director
602.526.4800
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Gregg Cordaro
Managing Director 1.225.922.4587
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Best-in-Class, D.R. Horton-Built Community
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BEST-IN-CLASS, D.R. HORTON BUILT COMMUNITY:
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Completed in 2024, The Villas at Oak Bend consist of 112 three-, four-, and five-bedroom single-family homes averaging a spacious 1,681 square feet. The homes feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pet-friendly private fenced backyards, two-car attached garages, professional lawn service and smart home features (Video Doorbell, Keyless Entry, LED Lights, T-stat).
Premier Location - South Baton Rouge
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PREMIER LOCATION | SOUTH BATON ROUGE:
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The South Baton Rouge neighborhood, located within the East Baton Rouge Parish, is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Residents are attracted to the area due to low vacancies, the regional housing outlook, income trends, and access to the high-paying jobs via I-12 (1.4 miles). Adjacent to the community is the exclusive Clearlake Estates Subdivision, with prices ranging from $500,000-$1.5 million.
Positive Multifamily Market
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POSITIVE MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS:
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The apartment market in Baton Rouge remains strong, with 93% occupancy rates and +3% rental increases due to limited new construction pipeline (only 183 Units to come online in Baton Roge in 2025). The Baton Rouge apartment market set a record high of 2,201 net move-ins in 2024. The Villas at Oak Bend has produced a strong lease up to date (90% Leased) while boosting a resident median household income of $100,000.
Employment Demand Drivers
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EMPLOYMENT DEMAND DRIVERS:
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Baton Rouge has a 3.9% unemployment rate and has added over 13,000 jobs over the last year. Baton Rouge hosts a strong, diverse economy anchored by the presence of the Louisiana State Capitol and one of the largest universities in the southeast, Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge is the far north point of the Mississippi River Deep Channel Inland Port and offers unparalleled access to the Gulf Coast, making it a prime location for many energy and transportation companies. Currently there are $35.68 billion in petrochemical projects planned or under construction in the Baton Rouge MSA. Also, the Amazon 3.8 million-square-foot, $200 million distribution center is expected to open during the summer of 2024 with over 2,000 employees. Within a 30-minute drive of The Villas, residents have access to 146,285 high-paying jobs (annual salary of $75,000 or greater).
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321.319.1414
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GREG SMITH
Senior Managing Director
972.764.8499
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Mackinley Robinson
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360.704.8831
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Joel Kirstein
Managing Director 346.444.8975
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Cameron Hart
Senior Director 512.226.8708 cameron.hart@berkadia.com
Chris Crump
Managing Director 504.322.1196
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